Brewers Eye Royals' Talented Pitchers as Trade Deadline Approaches

With the Kansas City Royals struggling early in the 2025 season, speculation is rising that they could become sellers at the trade deadline, potentially making pitchers like Michael Lorenzen, Seth Lugo, or breakout starter Kris Bubic available. Lugo, who had a strong 2024 season and remains effective this year, is seen as a valuable trade chip if the Royals continue their slide. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers, dealing with multiple injuries to their pitching staff, are actively seeking starting pitching depth and could be interested in acquiring arms like Bubic from the Royals or even Pablo López from the Minnesota Twins, who are also underperforming. While Kansas City has not indicated willingness to move Bubic, his performance and contract status make him an attractive target for teams like Milwaukee. The Brewers’ interest in upgrading their rotation reflects their postseason ambitions and the need to bolster their staff amid ongoing injuries. Both teams’ decisions at the deadline could significantly shape the playoff race in the American League Central and beyond.